Peanut Drop Cookies

 
2 cups sifted enriched flour
2 teas. baking powder
1/2 teas. salt 
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teas. vanilla
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups chopped peanuts
 
Stirr together flour, baking powder, and salt
Cream together shortening and sugar until light & fluffy 
Add eggs & vanilla mix well
Add dry ingredients atternatly with milk, beating after each addition. Stir in peanuts. 
Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400 deg. for 10 minutes.
Makes about 4 doz.
 
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